Zillie’s free beer tasting of four beers from Mary from Bell’s Brewery, 5 p.m. Also, a keg of Kal-Haven Sour Ale on tap for anyone brave enough to handle the funk.

Thursday, March 16Coyote Music Den: Word Play Gathering, 7 to 9 p.m.

Friday, March 17St. Patrick’s Day Parade begins at Ocracoke Gas Station at 4:15 p.m. and ends at Ocracoke Bar & Grille

Ocracoke School gym: End Hunger Games, 5 p.m. Fundraiser for children battling malnutrition in Hyde County. Three basketball tournaments. To participate or for further info, call or text Matteus Gilbert, 252 588-2290.
Gaffer’s: St. Patty’s party with Formula, 8:30 p.m.